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Churchyard cross

England
List entry 1005633
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Churchyard Cross is a medieval stone cross located in Wiltshire, England. Such crosses typically served as focal points within churchyard spaces from the medieval period onwards, functioning as gathering places and markers of sacred ground. The structure represents the type of monumental stonework commonly erected in parish churchyards during the medieval period, though the precise dating and architectural details of this particular example would require examination of primary sources and archaeological records. These monuments are significant witnesses to medieval religious practice and the organisation of parish life in England.

Churchyard cross is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005633. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Churchyard cross?

Churchyard Cross is a medieval stone cross located in Wiltshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005633.

Who is responsible for protecting Churchyard cross?

Churchyard cross is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1005633.

What other scheduled monuments are near Churchyard cross?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Roman pottery kilns at Island Thorns Enclosure (7.3 km), Bowl barrow at Ashley Cross (7.7 km), Bowl barrow on Ashleycross Hill (7.7 km).

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